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2014 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 356 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Nissan Altima, 32% of that year's 1,114 total complaints. No related recall is listed for this component. Median mileage at failure is 75,000, and the pattern skews heavily toward dim or failing low-beam headlights.

Electrical System complaints
356
32% of 1,114
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Low-beam headlights described as very dim, sometimes making it hard to see more than a few feet ahead at night.
  • Owners say replacing headlight bulbs, including LED swaps, did not fix the dimness, pointing to a lens or reflector issue rather than the bulb.
  • One owner reported dash warning lights coming on before the vehicle caught fire while driving.
  • A police officer reportedly could not see the Altima at night due to low headlight clarity before a crash.
  • One owner reported the vehicle failed to recognize its key at 5,000 miles, showing a key-invalid message on repeated attempts.

When 2014 Nissan Altima electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2014, latest Sep 7, 2026.

2014 Nissan Altima electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter352014 Q22015 Q42017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22023 Q42025 Q2
356 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (35).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005110 (10%)
  2. 200679 (10%)
  3. 200740 (8%)
  4. 200895 (9%)
  5. 2009474 (31%)
  6. 201077 (20%)
  7. 201131 (13%)
  8. 201248 (11%)
  9. 2013590 (26%)
  10. 2014356 (32%)
  11. 2015320 (34%)
  12. 201683 (15%)
  13. 201744 (11%)
  14. 201849 (22%)
  15. 201959 (25%)
  16. 202043 (27%)
  17. 202121 (30%)
  18. 20227 (23%)
  19. 202310 (34%)
  20. 20243 (7%)
  21. 20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA lists 356 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Altima, which is 32% of all 1,114 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Nissan Altima electrical system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2014 Altima.
What is the main electrical complaint on the 2014 Altima?
The dominant pattern in owner complaints is dim or failing low-beam headlights, with several owners saying bulb replacement did not resolve the issue.
At what mileage do electrical problems show up on the 2014 Altima?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 75,000 at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Altima.
Are electrical complaints worse for 2014 than other Altima years?
The 2014 Altima's 32% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is higher than most other model years listed, including 2010 (20%), 2013 (26%), and 2016 (15%), though 2015 is close at 34%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.